Can You Link to Cells or Sheets in Smartsheet Comments? (2025 Update)

TL;DR

• Smartsheet does not support linking to cells or sheets within comments as of 2025
• Cell-level comments are still not available - only row-level and sheet-level comments exist
• No current workarounds exist for these limitations
• You can help by upvoting the official feature request in the Smartsheet Community
• Consider using alternative collaboration tools for enhanced commenting features

Steps

1. Vote for Cell-Level Comments Feature

   • Visit the Cell-Level Comments Feature Request
   • Log into your Smartsheet account
   • Click the upvote button to show your support
   • Optionally leave a comment explaining how this feature would improve your workflow

2. Explore Alternative Solutions

   • Use row-level comments for now with clear cell references in text
   • Consider using external collaboration tools that integrate with Smartsheet
   • Document cell references manually in your comments (e.g., "Referring to column C, row 5")

Pitfalls & Fixes

• Pitfall: Trying to paste cell links directly into comments

  • Fix: This won't work - instead, manually type the cell reference (e.g., "See cell B5" or "Column: Task Name, Row 12")

• Pitfall: Expecting @ mentions to link to specific cells

  • Fix: @ mentions only work for users, not for cell references or sheet elements

• Pitfall: Using external links thinking they'll work for internal Smartsheet navigation

  • Fix: External URLs work in comments, but cannot link to specific cells within the same sheet or other sheets

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FAQ

• Q: Will Smartsheet ever add cell-level comments?

  • A: Smartsheet has acknowledged this as a requested feature, but no timeline has been announced. The more users vote for it in their community, the higher priority it may receive.

• Q: Can I use formulas to reference cells in comments?

  • A: No, comments are text-only fields that don't support formulas or dynamic content. You must manually type any cell references.

• Q: Are there third-party tools that add better commenting to Smartsheet?

  • A: While some integration tools exist, they typically work alongside Smartsheet rather than enhancing the native commenting system. SSFeatures focuses on productivity improvements that work within Smartsheet's existing framework.

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